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I was sipping my morning Darjeeling tea recently when the aroma of the light golden liquid did a slow waltz up my nostrils and reminded me of a visit to a special tea salon several years back. The boutique was...

A kilo of dried mushroom can cost up to Rs 50,000; it’s a taste of privilege, and a tale of inequality

A fresh evaluation of the noted playwright on his birth centenary

Famous for gems like ‘Rangi Saari Gulabi Chunariya’, thumri doyenne Shobha Gurtu’s birth centenary celebrations record her unique contribution to music

Every death by suicide has a different story to it. A common thread is the absence of helping hands along the way

Comics have always been on the social radar, and Allahbadia row has only re-ignited the debate on limits of free speech

We who love Delhi’s rich heritage had much to celebrate with the opening of the Humayun’s Tomb Museum in the middle of last year. Since then, I have visited the museum more than once, and each time found it...

In ‘Everyday Reading’, author Aakriti Mandhwani examines the reading habits of a newly-Independent India and tries to piece together the concerns of the North Indian Hindi-reading middle classes

Dali’s India trip stimulates & shocks in equal measure

Picking up the camera in the late 19th century, clearness of vision, sharpness and luminosity define the pioneering mountain photographer’s Himalayan oeuvre

The success of rereleases may be a redemption of sorts for many dejected filmmakers, but the growing audience interest in these films also bares a deeper malaise of creative bankruptcy in Bollywood

The recipe of the unusual moong dal ki rasmalai is simple to follow

During the early 20th century, Urdu newspapers became instrumental in mobilising public opinion against British rule

Consumers Beware! In the absence of consumer education about the dangers inherent in their use, gas geysers continue to take a heavy toll, particularly in winter

The focus on ship-building in the Union Budget may be a bold initiative to shore up the maritime sector, but several challenges lie ahead

‘The Village on the Highway’ marks a continuation of Gauri Gill’s practice, which has continually focused on ‘how people in precarity find ways to float, rather than drown’

An artiste’s imagination can expand or be limited by the availability of resources, as precarity of funds remains a constant struggle

Gauri Gill’s ‘The Village on the Highway’ is a tribute to the ingenious homes that came up at Delhi’s doorstep during farmers’ protest

As tourism expands into the remote interiors of Himachal, its mercenary ruthlessness is destroying the river ecosystems

The British-era structure has standout features such as jack arch ceilings, archways, a front porch with a grand doorway, skylights and fireplaces

Apart from the usual dishes like aloo matar, there are some interesting recipes in which peas play the main role

Veer Munshi’s latest exhibition, ‘Healing Wounds’, offers aesthetics to counter violence in Kashmir

Dosanjh Kalan exemplifies why going abroad tops Punjab charts

It was the year of cult classics — new themes, stars, directors and script writers

The launch of Udaan Yatri Cafe is a good start, but the non-availability of water and food at reasonable prices at airports remains a concern